Thoughts on getting vaccinations at a pharmacy?

[Anonymous]

I was just curious to see what everyone's thoughts are on getting vaccinations at pharmacies. Supposedly pharmacists can give any vaccines now - not just flu shots. I usually get my flu shot at my primary care Dr's office, but perhaps just going to a pharmacy would be more convenient? Has anyone gotten shots from a pharmacist? thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Got a flu shot at Harris teeter and got a coupon for some amount off groceries! And the pharmacist did a fine job- didn't hurt etc. This was a couple of years ago.

[Anonymous]

It was fine. Flu shot.

[Anonymous]

I get my flu shot at Walgreens.

[Anonymous]

I saw my physician this week and asked about the flu shot and whether I needed to come for a special appointment for it. She said to just get it anywhere...drugstore, grocery store pharmacy, etc.

[Anonymous]

My four year old and I got it last year at minute clinic. Intend to do that again this year

[Anonymous]

OP is asking about vaccines OTHER than the flu shot.

[Anonymous]

I can get my flu shot free at work, but DH gets his at Target. I got my pertussis booster at Target earlier this year because my ob's office didn't do them. No problems, it was quick and easy and completely covered by insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is asking about vaccines OTHER than the flu shot.

Sounds to me like she's asking about both.

[Anonymous]

OP here - yup I am asking about both. I became curious about this topic since I found out that pharmacists in Maryland can now give pretty much any vaccine, so I was just wondering how common it is to get any sort of vaccine from a pharmacist, and any opinions on the matter. Sounds like people are not having any terrible experiences with it...

[Anonymous]

I got my TDaP from CVS when I was pregnant. Quick and easy.

[Anonymous]

Tdap at cvs. No problem, insurance accepted.

[Anonymous]

I've never actually seen anyone get a shot or ask about getting a shot at any of these places. But it seems like it has, in fact, happened. Seems slightly weird to me, but if no other option is available I'd do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got my TDaP from CVS when I was pregnant. Quick and easy.

+1

[Anonymous]

I get my kids vaccinated at cvs by a pharmacist who is it weird? You prepare a dose, swab the shoulder and inject. I am sure someone with who has to go to school for a minimum of 6 years can accomplish this.